Now there is the current model of the BMW 1 Series for three years. Time for thorough revision of this version. Already at the front of the compact Bavaria falls on the more worked out kidney. Larger air inlets provide better ventilation of the engines. They have more power and will consume even less. This update is also at the same time to say goodbye to rear-wheel drive for the 1 series. The successor shall be equipped with front wheel drive. For the first time in precious compacts now a three-cylinder engine.
At the rear and at the front of the new BMW 1 Series has been revised sharply. You will immediately notice the redesigned BMW kidney grille, larger air intakes and the flat, now equipped with LED daytime running lights, headlights. At the rear, the LED lights come on in L-shape. Was also refinished inside. So you have the standard equipment expanded - always there are now rain sensor, automatic air conditioning, the BMW Professional radio with iDrive controller and 6.5-inch display and a mature individual print ad that you of course must be in accordance with the statutory requirements Install now. If you have some change left over can be an extra charge the radar-based active cruise control with Stop & Go-install feature. The latest generation of parking assistance can now also handle the cross parking.
The motors are employed at the new first time on a three-cylinder. Thanks to Turbo makes the so-equipped 116i but pretty neat appearing 109 hp. That's with a starting price of 22,950 euros then compare the basic model. The price range up to 46,050 for the M135i xDrive with 326 hp, which arise from a three-liter inline six-cylinder. So it then goes in just 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 and only 250 km / h electronically limited. Alternatively, the six-speed manual gearbox, the series is available as an option now also the eight-speed Steptronic, the BMW 125d, the BMW 120d xDrive and BMW M135i xDrive is standard, available. Ever seen a farewell song you can sing for the rear-wheel drive, as the following in a few years version will be equipped with front wheel drive.
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